perpetuity
/ˌpɜːrpɪˈtjuːəti/
per · pe · tu · i · ty
ˌpɜːr · pɪ · ˈtjuː · ə · ti
English Definition
n. eternity; forever; permanence
Significado en Español
perpetuidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính vĩnh viễn, sự vĩnh cửu
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Example Sentence
The land was granted to them in perpetuity.
这片土地被永久地授予他们。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
perpet（perpetual）+ uity → permanence, persistence.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “perpetuity”:
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A
temporariness
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B
eternity
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C
brevity
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D
transience
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B — eternity.
“perpetuity” means n. eternity; forever; permanence
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The generous gift was meant to fund the small school in ______.
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A
brevity
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B
moment
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C
perpetuity
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D
instant
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C — perpetuity.
“perpetuity” means n. eternity; forever; permanence
Common questions about “perpetuity”
What does “perpetuity” mean?
perpetuity — n. eternity; forever; permanence. In Chinese: 永久，永恒.
How do you pronounce “perpetuity”?
perpetuity is pronounced /ˌpɜːrpɪˈtjuːəti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: per · pe · tu · i · ty.
How do you use “perpetuity” in a sentence?
The land was granted to them in perpetuity. (这片土地被永久地授予他们。)
What are synonyms for “perpetuity”?
eternity, permanence, endlessness — all close in meaning to perpetuity (n. eternity; forever; permanence).
Is “perpetuity” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. perpetuity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perpetuity”?
perpet（perpetual）+ uity → permanence, persistence.
